A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4095437 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4097365 epoch_slot_no: 14965 block_no: 4095260 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3389 time: 2020-04-29 08:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c535c41e795ccd75212577af97b9d82e3096f76f50e22dce1f7afd4cae02c86Block Operator
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